Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Wheel Hub: Service and Repair


1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheel, brake caliper, and the brake disc.

3. Pry off and discard dust cap.

4. Using special tool 31 2 080 remove and discard hub nut.

Bearing Puller:





5. Remove bearing assembly using special tools 31 2 102, 31 2 105, and 31 2 106. Discard bearing assembly after removal.

Axle Guard Retaining Bolts:





6. Remove stub axle guard.

Inner Race And Dust Cover Removal:





7. Remove bearing inner race and dust cover using special tools 31 2 100 and 31 2 102.

8. Install stub axle guard.

Bearing Installation Shaft:





Bearing Installation:





9. Install new dust cover. Using special tools 31 2 110 install new bearing assembly and hub.

10. Install new hub nut and torque to 214 ftlb (290 Nm).

11. Install new dust cap with sealing compound 81 22 8 407 420 or equivalent.